Visitor’s visa and residence permit

A visitor's visa allows you to stay in Norway or other Schengen countries for up to 90 days over a period of 180 days. A residence permit gives you the opportunity to work in Norway and to stay for more than 90 days.

02. Apr 2020

COVID-19: Information on In-Country Visa Extension for Norwegian Citizens in Myanmar

The Myanmar government has informed that Norwegian nationals currently stranded in Myanmar following the suspension of international commercial passenger flights on 31 March 2020 will not be criminalized nor imposed penalties for overstaying in Myanm

27. Mar 2020

Leveattestkontroll 2020 avlyses

NAV har besluttet at det ikke vil gjennomføres årlig leveattestkontroll av pensjonister og uføretrygdede bosatt i utlandet.

Values and priorities

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Norway will meet these challenges through its strong commitment to NATO, its broad engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts and through international cooperation.

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Worldwide, 800 million people are living in extreme poverty, and 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes. We have a global responsibility to help people in need and contribute to long-term development and a more just world.

Climate change and the environment

Energy and marine resources

Arts and culture

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